10 Facts About The Iconic "Dirty Dancing" Soundtrack

Dirty Dancing, which starred Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze (†57) wowed audiences worldwide and the film's soundtrack was unforgettable! Here are 10 facts about the legendary soundtrack that you probably didn't know yet!

When Dirty Dancing was released in 1987, no one could have imagined that it would become one of the most popular films of all time. The budget for the film was low and no famous actors could be convinced to join the project. Today, Dirty Dancing and the two main actors Patrick Swayze (†57) and Jennifer Grey (58) all have A-list status. The film's soundtrack was a big hit as well and is still one of the most successful movie soundtracks ever.

Jennifer Grey's character "Baby" fell head over heels in love with "Johnny Castle".